Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Yuya Shindo hits his first Home Run in the first team… He says his weight gain of 5 kg has changed the way the ball flies… He’s a candidate for the starting catcher position on opening day | Pacific League March 16, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Ken Maezawa appointed as new president of the company operating Escon; the relocation site for the minor league team has been narrowed down to three cities: Eniwa, Ebetsu, and Tomakomai | Pacific League March 16, 2026
Hokkaido Skymark to Increase Sapporo/Chitose–Ibaraki Flights to Three Round Trips Per Day from June 1 March 16, 2026
Hokkaido Ministry turns to acoustic devices to stop seals from stealing fish in Hokkaido March 16, 2026
Hokkaido Castro is on a four-game hit streak; the new import has already hit three Home Run in the exhibition games | Pacific League March 16, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Kohei Arihara 5 in the middle of the 6th runs 7 strike out… hit by two shots, “We have to eliminate that.” March 16, 2026
Hokkaido [Nippon-Ham] Headquarters acquires all shares of the team, making The Fighters a wholly owned subsidiary. Purchased from Sapporo Dome and other locations | Pacific League March 16, 2026
Hokkaido Sakaguchi praises Nippon-Ham pitcher staff, saying, “They have many starting pitcher,” and “The relief pitcher are also getting stronger.” | Pacific League March 16, 2026
Hokkaido Samurai Japan’s Kensuke Kondo goes hitless in 13 At Bat and is eliminated; he was left stunned and dejected after the game. He was dropped from starting line-up lineup after failing to get a hit in the first round. | Pacific League March 15, 2026
Hokkaido [Softbank Hawks] Stewart’s improved control leads to 11 consecutive inning no walk or runs allowed: “It gives me confidence.” He’s doing well as the core of the starting rotation in place of Arihara | Pacific League March 15, 2026
